CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services -
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London, ON
Addiction and Mental Health Worker (Nights), Long Stay Residential Treatment Facility
Direct Service (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: January 6, 2025 - We believe in community. When individuals are experiencing complex mental health or addictions needs, we believe that community setting and supports can offer an alternative pathway for recovery, without the need for hospitalization. Our Long-Stay Residential Treatment Facility provides people who have been hospitalized with an opportunity to live in the community by providing a housing option that balances their need for support with as much independence as possible in a community setting. As a member of this team, you will support individuals with their physical and mental health/addiction support needs by providing personal care, teaching life skills and coping strategies. Your work and support with individuals will assist them in connecting with their social supports and their community to improve their quality of life. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
Direct Service (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: January 6, 2025 - We believe in community. When individuals are experiencing complex mental health or addictions needs, we believe that community setting and supports can offer an alternative pathway for recovery, without the need for hospitalization. Our Long-Stay Residential Treatment Facility provides people who have been hospitalized with an opportunity to live in the community by providing a housing option that balances their need for support with as much independence as possible in a community setting. As a member of this team, you will support individuals with their physical and mental health/addiction support needs by providing personal care, teaching life skills and coping strategies. Your work and support with individuals will assist them in connecting with their social supports and their community to improve their quality of life. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
- What you'll be making: Starting rate for this role is $26.74 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($29.57 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
- Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
- Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($33.90 per hour for non-regulated, and $36.71 per hour for regulated)
- For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
- When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; 10-hour overnight shifts, including alternating weekends
- Your pension plan – Immediate enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period will be enrolled in Extended Healthcare Benefits
- Assess individuals' strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
- Assist and motivate individuals to identify and work towards achievement of their goals
- Medication administration, medication education, and monitoring; support clients with medication routines in coordination with clinical team
- Assist and coach individuals in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, socialization, etc.
- Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
- Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance quality of life and further connect individuals to their community
- Assist clients to maintain good personal hygiene which may include but is not limited to bathing, dressing, and continence care
- Work with clients and provide one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping duties
- Assist clients with ambulation, positioning, and as necessary and with appropriate training, provide safe lifts and transfers
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in a social service field is preferred, with strong preference for education as Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker, or Registered Practical Nurse (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript)
- Valid Driver's License
- Access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
- Minimum of one year of work experience in the mental health field
- Personal support work experience
- First Aid / CPR
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Experience working in a residence setting
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
- Crisis intervention and prevention training
- Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
- Safe Food Handling
- Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
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